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Stanley Spencer Gallery
Museum and gallery in Stanley Spencer's former chapel, showing major works and local context. The essential cultural stop in Cookham.
Trains from Marlow to Cookham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 5 km distance in 10m.
Distance 5 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Museum and gallery in Stanley Spencer's former chapel, showing major works and local context. The essential cultural stop in Cookham.
Historic National Trust house with collections on village life and the Astor family. Interiors and gardens offer a rewarding visit nearby.
Former home of Stanley Spencer in Cookham Dean. Visits are by guided tour, offering insight into the artist's domestic life and work.
Attractive Thames-side path with meadows, boats, and broad river scenery. Ideal for a gentle walk linking Cookham to nearby viewpoints.
Open riverside common beside the Thames, popular for picnics, boating views, and village events. A classic place to experience Cookham.
Village high street area with historic buildings, independent shops, and access to several Spencer-linked sights. Best for a relaxed stroll.
A classic Berkshire roast made with local beef, roast potatoes, seasonal veg, gravy and Yorkshire pudding; a staple Sunday meal in village pubs.
A traditional English pudding of sausages baked in batter, common in Berkshire pubs and homes, usually served with onion gravy and veg.
Slow-cooked beef stew with ale, onions and root vegetables, long associated with English pub cooking in Berkshire and the Thames Valley.
Well-known local bakery and café for artisan breads, pastries, coffee and light lunches in a casual setting.
Smart country dining pub serving modern British dishes in a refined but welcoming setting near Cookham Dean.
Historic pub in the village centre offering British pub food, cask ales and a cosy, traditional interior.
Moderate for South East England. Pubs, cafés and local travel are manageable, but hotels and dining near Windsor or Maidenhead can raise overall visitor costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marlow to Cookham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cookham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Marlow to Cookham trains use the Marlow to Cookham station pair. Use this guide to compare Marlow and Cookham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Marlow has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: La Cantina Del Vino
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Marlow: Parking.
Available at Marlow: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Marlow: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step Free - Category B1 Station - This station has step free access to the platform via a short steep ramp from the road. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please call our assist phone line.Assist booking line Tel 08457 413 775 Text Phone 08456 050 6000 Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00 Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Cookham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Spice Merchant
Wi-Fi is available at Cookham.
Ticket office support is available at Cookham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cookham: Parking, WC.
Available at Cookham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cookham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station step free access available to platform and ticket office. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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